Anchorman 2 movie set burglary: $300,000 in wire stolen

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Anchorman 2 movie set burglary: $300,000 in wire stolen

ATLANTA – Police are investigating a burglary on the Anchorman 2 movie set in northwest Atlanta after $300,000 worth of copper was stolen.

Paramount Worldwide Productions is renting a building space in northwest Atlanta during production of the movie. According to police, the owner of the building discovered $300,000 in copper wiring was stolen along with four Apple computers.

“It’s a shame this happened because Atlanta is really trying to get big in the film industry,” Nort told WSB-TV.

The owner of the building said he believes the thieves entered through a rear garage door.